Rijeka
Save24 hand-picked places in 9 lists. Tick the categories you want to see on the map.
Only have a day? See 2 ready-made day plans ↓10 places on the map
Walking Tour
- 1
Rijeka's lively pedestrian promenade lined with cafés and Habsburg facades.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Best for people-watching over coffee
- Carnival parade passes here in winter
📷 Photos
- 2
Baroque City Clock Tower, the symbol of Rijeka on the Korzo.
3 tips
- Look for the double-headed eagle
- Great photo from the Korzo
- Pass under it to the old town
📷 Photos
- 3
Roman arch, the oldest monument in the city, in the old town.
3 tips
- Free to see any time
- Roman ruins lie around it
- Combine with the cathedral
📷 Photos
- 4
Round Baroque cathedral modelled on Venice's Santa Maria della Salute.
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Free entry outside services
- See the miraculous crucifix
📷 Photos
- 5
Church of the Assumption with its noticeably leaning bell tower.
3 tips
- Spot the tilt of the tower
- Free entry
- Short walk from the Korzo
📷 Photos
- 6
Maritime and History Museum in the grand Governor's Palace.
- Must know: Closed Mondays
- Tip: Allow a few hours
1 tip
- Don't miss the palace's ceremonial hall
📷 Photos
- 7
Art Nouveau market pavilions with a lively fish hall.
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Closed Sunday afternoon
- Try local cheese and figs
📷 Photos
- 8
Neo-Baroque national theatre with ceiling paintings by Gustav Klimt.
3 tips
- Klimt ceilings visible during performances
- Check the programme for opera and ballet
- Square outside is a nice stop
📷 Photos
- 9
Historic 500+ step pilgrims' stairway from the centre up to Trsat.
3 tips
- Allow 20-30 minutes to climb
- Bring water in summer
- Better walked down if tired
📷 Photos
- 10
Hilltop medieval castle with sweeping views over Rijeka and the bay.
3 tips
- Climb the Petar Kružić stairs or take bus 2
- Café inside the castle walls
- Free entry to most areas
📷 Photos
Take this map with you
Opens Google Maps with these places, ready to save to your own list.
Before you go: Rijeka tips
Transportation
- Ride Autotrolej buses: Rijeka's Autotrolej buses link the centre with Trsat and suburbs; line 32 runs along the coast to Opatija.
- Take the catamaran: Jadrolinija catamarans run from Rijeka to islands like Cres, Mali Losinj and Rab, a fast way to explore Kvarner.
- Note the airport is on Krk: Rijeka Airport sits on the island of Krk across the bridge; plan a shuttle or car to reach the city.
Security
- Watch for the bura: The bura wind can be strong and gusty; take care on bridges and the waterfront and check ferry updates.
- Mind the steep stairs: The Trsat stairs and hilly lanes can be slippery when wet; wear good shoes.
- Relax in the city: Rijeka is generally safe; use usual care with bags on the busy Korzo and at the market.
Saving
- Eat at the market: The Velika trznica market and fish hall offer fresh produce and seafood; buy picnic supplies cheaply.
- Climb Trsat on foot: Walk up the historic stairs to Trsat Castle and church instead of taking a taxi; views are free.
- Use Rijeka as a base: Rooms can be cheaper than Opatija; take the bus to Opatija for seaside walks.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack a rain jacket: Rijeka gets plenty of rain, especially in autumn and winter; bring waterproof layers.
- Dress warm for the bura: Winter bura winds feel very cold; bring a windproof jacket and hat.
- Enjoy warm summers: Summers are warm and sunny; pack light clothes and swimwear for nearby beaches like Kostanj or Pecine.
Cultural
- Join the Rijeka Carnival: Croatia's biggest carnival fills the streets before Lent, with masks, parades and bell-ringers from the region.
- Learn torpedo history: Rijeka is where the first torpedo was developed; see the remains of the torpedo factory and related exhibits.
- Try Kvarner scampi: The Kvarner Bay is famous for its scampi; order them in a local konoba with Istrian or Kvarner wine.
Local Hacks
- Walk the Korzo: The pedestrian Korzo with the City Clock Tower is the heart of Rijeka; stop for coffee and people-watching.
- Visit the Molo Longo: Walk the long breakwater for harbour views and sunset over the Kvarner.
- Day trip to Krk: Cross the bridge to Krk for beaches and the old town; it is an easy trip by bus or car.
1-day itineraries in Rijeka
Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.
Day 1 of 2
Gradska tržnica Rijeka and around
🕘 9:30–16:30📍 6 stops
- 1Gradska tržnica Rijeka
- 2HNK Ivana pl. Zajca
- 3Crkva Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije
- 4Katedrala sv. Vida
- 5Korzo
- and 1 more
Day 2 of 2
Pomorski i povijesni muzej Hrvatskog primorja and around
🕘 9:30–17:00📍 4 stops
- 1Prirodoslovni muzej Rijeka
- 2Pomorski i povijesni muzej Hrvatskog primorja
- 3Palača šećerane
- 4Muzej moderne i suvremene umjetnosti